single out
phrasal verb
singled out; singling out; singles out
: to treat or to speak about (someone or something in a group) in a way that is different from the way one treats or speaks about others
The coach singled out the players who played poorly.
The reviewer singled her performance out for praise/criticism.
—often used as (be) singled outShe was singled out for special treatment.
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Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
But Christians are also allegedly singled out for discrimination and persecution by both sides in the conflict.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
However, there is an aphid species that singles out crape myrtle as a host, and this, ironically enough, has proven to be a boon to pecan growers.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
So, we're not being singled out, but we would get caught in that.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
But Christians are also allegedly singled out for discrimination and persecution by both sides in the conflict.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
However, there is an aphid species that singles out crape myrtle as a host, and this, ironically enough, has proven to be a boon to pecan growers.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
So, we're not being singled out, but we would get caught in that.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for single out
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“Single out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20out. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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